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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
2
The page contains a mixed set of notices including debt reminders and claims, job applications for a mine manager, a plea to return a tarpaulin from a wharf area, a memory notice for Adam aged 18, and family mourning lines. The text is fragmented and garbled with inconsistent dates and names.
An obituary item reports Alfred Xson of the Twelfth Reinforcements Third Engineers died from pneumonia at Garrison Hospital Victoria Barracks on November 21. He was age 47. brother of a sister in Trvienbamk MAL.
Farmers are advised of forthcoming notices and actions affecting agricultural operations. The communication lists eligible farmers and provides guidance on compliance and upcoming deadlines for agricultural program notices.
A garbled OCR fragment points to a local political event with figures such as Bey and Veer named. The readable bits suggest candidates or speakers addressing calm during a tense campaign. Details are unreadable, but the piece centers on effort to quell unrest.
Fragmentary OCR text from a London market dispatch mentions Camper and ERVIBNG with garbled lines. Key entities and details are unreadable, preventing a coherent summary of events, prices, or participants.
The readable fragments describe political factions and public action in Australia, mentioning liberal elements, opposition groups, and trade issues. It notes tensions within a party and describes sweeps and governance in unclear terms.
Lance Fallaw of the Cairns Post argues Trades Hall leadership and allied press have betrayed wartime unity. He condemns owners for apathy and moral cowardice, warning of rising anti-national sentiment and Tory influence embedded in Labour circles. He cites Wide Bay as a flashpoint in Queensland.
Notice announces a meeting of Ramtiodos farmers in Gordon to discuss prospects and forward plans. The agenda mentions expectations, likely action on arrangements and outreach to participants.
Fragmentary OCR text shows disjointed names and terms. no coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.
A notice shows a store offering large stocks of groceries dried fruits boats tools and more. It lists terms and emphasizes ready availability for customers seeking diverse merchandise and household supplies.
Fragmentary report mentions editor Beret Evans a wounded soldier and a public welcome by the Acting Mayor. Mentions a Wireball event around 1.20 in the evening and a holiday closure notice for Abbott Street with dates December 1 to January 17, 1918.
Citizens report children tossing sand-crackers in Cairne streets causing damage and hazard. Local authorities urged to intervene as residents Leonard Golder and W. Jonas discuss action, with plans for volunteers and trench-duty references amid unclear events.
A local gathering of Hastbledon farmers is set for tomorrow morning at Shanshan's Hall, Gordonvale. The meeting aims to discuss industry-wide concerns and improve overall welfare, beginning at 2 20 am with emphasis on attendance by all farmers and positive participation.
A damaged fragmentary report describes a Friday afternoon incident at a mill near Babee, Maine. Readers see references to a person impeded injuries and a plan to remove debris, with unclear names and details.
Calendar item announces an auction at 2.0 pm for Mr TF Dilton’s household furniture by public sale. The notice notes the sale is part of a benefit connected with Frett Taylor’s Motor and Cycle Works and pictures Lach Kathtom. The fragmentary text emphasizes local interest and the publication date.
A scrambled notice describes a Saturday gathering at Cairn Biur Rowkett with references to Aimson and Taplor as primary figures. It mentions mysterious Hasty Powder and bath-related health tips, plus a private fee structure and location cues around Lake Street and Cheea Caurna.
Fragmentary OCR shows debts and court notes involving individuals such as McLaurhlis Woods and Emanuel Mo. It mentions plates and charges with amounts like £3 17s and £8 13s 6d, plus references to defendants and a Justice or court official A. G. Gane.
A sale by Robert Sturt and Co takes place Saturday at the McLaod and Specce Street corner near the railway depot. Items include suiting and augmentation gear with perches and area details. |
A fragmented note extols a citizen’s steady patience and appreciation for a corn cure bottle sold in small pockets by Reber Rahe, a chemist in Cairne, highlighting community praise and a long marriage.
Mr W Dutt, manager of Smerr Fleming Machine Co. North Queenland, took up evidence in Celene with his wife Wad Tam Hy residing at Mea Hobwon's rider. He claimed clove his bore at Tamueville Iie and preferred Caicen Tor the weinmermente, noting the Calcmentrett are preferable to Azevet along to Townerille. Roads and tree details appear to be part of the testimony with dates around 6 rung day.
The Palace Theatre presents a varied program headlined by the stage drama Warmery Specis and a musical act featuring Gene Gemeche. The night includes a feature by Mien Gautier with local cast members and a chorus. A charity performance closes the evening with a note on future events and audience reactions.
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